PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Vermont State University Castleton Spartans swept the Little East Conference's cross country weekly awards for the week ending Sept. 27, claiming both Runner of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors on the men's and women's sides following Saturday's Fairgrounds Showdown. 

Lanza Bellomo earned LEC Women's Runner of the Week honors after leading the Spartans in their first 6K of the season, crossing the finish line in 24:00.9.

Jill Robb earned Women's Rookie of the Week honors after completing her first collegiate 6K in 24:50.9.

Zach Taylor was named LEC Men's Runner of the Week after pacing Castleton in its first 8K of the season with a time of 27:57.6 at the Fairgrounds Showdown.

Robert Ragazzo rounded out the sweep with Men's Rookie of the Week honors after making his collegiate 8K debut. Ragazzo crossed the finish line in 29:27.7. 

The Spartans return to action Saturday, Oct. 3, traveling to compete in the Jim Jellison Invitational, hosted by Fitchburg State.